Fairphone 6 Launched with Smarter Specs, Modular Design, and a Sustainable Vision

The newly unveiled Fairphone 6 offers a smaller, lighter, and more sustainable design while proudly doubling down on its commitment to repairability. At just 6.31 inches with a weight that’s 9 % lighter than its predecessor, this handset packs a larger 4,415 mAh user‑replaceable battery—easy to swap out with a Phillips screwdriver—promising up to 53 hours of mixed usage (theverge.com).

Under the hood, Fairphone has transitioned to a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, teamed with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, expandable to 2 TB via microSD (theverge.com). The vivid 6.31‑inch LTPO OLED screen not only offers smoother motion with a 120 Hz refresh rate, but also shines brighter—peaking at around 1,400 nits—beneath tough Gorilla Glass 7i protection (heise.de).

Photography-wise, the phone features a 50 MP main camera with OIS, alongside a 13 MP ultrawide with OIS and macro support, and a 32 MP front camera. While the rear camera setup trades down from last year's triple 50 MP system, it remains competent in everyday shooting and 4 K video (notebookcheck.net).

The hallmark modular design returns, enabling the user to replace 12 different parts—from the screen and battery to the USB‑C port—with nothing more than one standard screwdriver (theverge.com). A notable innovation? A split back panel—secured by just a couple of screws—lets you swap in accessories like a credit‑card holder, finger loop, or lanyard. Fairphone even plans to release full specifications so fans can create third‑party add‑ons (androidauthority.com).

The Fairphone 6 debuts “Fairphone Moments,” a hardware toggle that switches the phone into a minimalist mode, limiting access to just five user‑selected apps. It’s aimed at reducing distraction and nurturing more mindful phone use (theverge.com).

Despite a high repairability score (EU Class A) and IP55 rating—meaning it’s splash‑resistant but not waterproof—the modular approach doesn’t compromise its environmental and ethical ethos. Over half of the phone’s materials are fair‑trade or recycled, it ships with a 5‑year warranty, and benefits from 8 years of software support through Android 15 to 22 (until 2033) (heise.de).

Pricing starts at €599 (around $699) in Europe, with a U.S. release using privacy‑oriented /e/OS via Murena planned for August at $899 (theverge.com). Available in matte black, forest green, and cloud white, it reflects Fairphone’s mission to blend sustainability, repairability, and thoughtful design.

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Original article published by GSMArena.com. This is a rewritten version based on that post.